21.   Eric Scott has been inserted into the starting lineup at split end.

22.   Flanker Derek Ayers and split end Jim McElroy, the top big-play threats, have recovered from a sprained ankle and bad back, respectively.

23.   For any split ends, dab a little almond oil on damp ends before styling between haircuts.

24.   Free agent Chris Calloway was expected to replace Martin, at least as the starting split end if not a deep threat.

25.   Having a healthy split end J.J. Stokes helps.

26.   He certainly has a few years on senior split end Mike Bastianelli, who nonetheless read the situation right.

27.   He is versatile, and already the coaches have him working at both flanker and split end to maximize their opportunities to get him on the field.

28.   He replaced Wayne Chrebet as the starter in the third game and became entrenched as the flanker opposite Jeff Graham, the split end.

29.   Hill completed his first six passes, but on the seventh, overthrew split end Todd Burks, and cornerback Anthone Lott made him pay.

30.   In an effort to spark the Mitchell-less receiving corps, Brian Poli-Dixon will start at split end.